In order to become a Heroic Spirit, I had no choice but to cause trouble in history.

Born a winner in life? How can that be...?

However, Anno still wanted to be stricter with the child. Being the son of a genius was both a blessing and a curse.

Little Adroson was held in his godfather's arms, biting his fingers like a silly little boy, while Anno was already arranging his early education.

The time came to February 1476.

A horse race was held between Lorenzo and Giulias, without spectators.

However, after that match, Julius and Simonetta held a grand wedding.

The Anno couple attended the wedding as VIP guests and offered their blessings to the newlyweds.

Lorenzo looked a little disappointed, but he was a strong man and still gave his brother his blessings at the wedding.

Simonetta truly deserves the title of Florence's most beautiful woman; wearing a wedding dress made by Harley Quinn herself, Simonetta looks so stunningly beautiful that she seems almost superhuman.

However, this kind of allure had no effect on Anno, who was steadfast in his feelings. Throughout the wedding, the couple's hands were clasped together the whole time, never separating.

"Do you remember our wedding, darling?" Harley looked up at Anno, the scenes from the past flashing through her mind.

“Of course I remember, my goddess.” Anno smiled and whispered in Harley’s ear, “You are like the light that shines into my life, and I am always bathed in your light.”

"Mmm." Harley nuzzled her head against Anno's arm.

Although she has become a mother, in front of Anuo, their relationship is always the same as when they were married.

This must be what they call "love that lasts until death."

Verrocchio and Lorenzo had all been married before, but none of them could maintain such a high level of romantic passion for so long; Anno and Harley were unique.

That's why it's so enviable (Lorenzo: I'm all jealous).

Julius and Simonetta's wedding lasted a whole day. Harley had to go back early to take care of Adroson, while Anno stayed behind to catch up with Verrocchio, Lorenzo, and others.

Botticelli and Perugino also attended the wedding; several of the people who came from Verrocchio's studio have become famous artists.

Not only had everyone grown older, but their demeanor and speech had also matured. Perugino was no longer as robust as before, but instead possessed a touch of elegance, and Botticelli had also grown taller.

A corner of the wedding banquet turned into a gathering of students, and all the students, including Leonardo da Vinci, were present, except for Creddy, who was hanged, and Ghirlandaio, who ran away.

Verrocchio couldn't help but shed tears as he looked at these young men who had all achieved their own success.

His life was actually quite fulfilling, with remarkable artistic achievements. Apart from Creddy, whose legacy remains a permanent stain, all of his students have become renowned artists.

Where else can you find a life like this?

The group toasted and drank, creating a lively atmosphere.

............

Verrocchio was stopped by Father Anasaro at the end of the wedding.

“Verrocchio, I would like to commission you to paint a picture,” Father Anasaro said.

Verrocchio nodded: "Tell me about it, Father."

"I would like to ask you to paint a picture of Jesus being bathed, the kind of Jesus without wings."

Since Anno created the image of Jesus with wings, he has been followed by a lot of people, but Father Anasaro wanted the painting to be in the human form.

Verrocchio thought for a moment and accepted the order.

"Among artists of the traditional school, your technique is the best. I believe in you, my old friend."

Verrocchio responded with a smile.

A fine oil painting often requires a long time to refine. Anno's painting was successful entirely because of its painting style, which paved a broad road for everyone. In reality, its quality was not very high.

Anno's most meticulously crafted paintings are probably those depicting his honeymoon with Harley.

Time flew by, and Verrocchio estimated that it would take him a month to complete the painting he named "The Baptism of Christ".

However, Verrocchio encountered some unexpected events.

A heavy rain made Verrocchio sick.

He had a high fever, a cough, and many other symptoms.

With the deadline for submitting the manuscript fast approaching, Verrocchio fell ill, causing him immense anxiety.

Verrocchio has been in this industry for so many years and has never had a single delay.

Leonardo da Vinci found Anno.

The news that Anno was studying medicine was already common knowledge within this small circle.

Anno learned of this and thought about it for a while.

"Tomorrow is the deadline... How much is Professor Verrocchio still to finish?"

"Only the bottom left corner is left."

"Leonardo, are you confident in your skills?" he asked with a smile.

“Huh? Of course.” Leonardo da Vinci was a little taken aback.

“The teacher is bedridden right now, and I’m sure she wouldn’t want to delay the delivery.” Anno stroked her chin. “Although I can write it for her, to be honest, I need to check on the teacher’s condition first. So, could I ask you for a favor? No…”

Anno, her hair tied in a ponytail, looked at Da Vinci with expectant eyes: "Can I trust you?"

Leonardo da Vinci smiled confidently.

He was also a genius.

"Leave it to me!"

......Anno took care of Verrocchio for one night.

Verrocchio's situation is actually quite simple; he just needs careful care.

Open the window for ventilation, take a hot shower, and have hot water constantly flowing...

Verrocchio felt better the next morning.

“Thank you, Lawrence.” Verrocchio shook Anno’s hand.

“It’s what I should do, teacher,” Anno smiled.

"But the delivery of that painting..." Verrocchio sighed, worried that this time his reputation might be ruined.

“As for that, there’s no need to worry, teacher!” Leonardo da Vinci’s voice came from outside the room.

Anno helped the still somewhat weak Verrocchio into the studio.

Leonardo da Vinci stood before the canvas with that confident smile.

He stayed up all night to help Verrocchio complete this final step.

Verrocchio looked at the lifelike angel in the lower left corner of the picture, then at Anno and then at Leonardo da Vinci.

"Thank you, thank you..."

"Leonardo, it seems I'll have to take up the carving knife from now on," Verrocchio said, looking at his student's drawing with a mixture of sadness and joy.

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Chapter 213 Home Visit to Simonetta

Anno was somewhat troubled.

Medicine, in this context of limited knowledge dissemination, low productivity, and the dominance of theocracy, is not only difficult to popularize but also difficult to develop.

The development of medicine is inseparable from the understanding of the human body.

The most intuitive way to understand the human body is through anatomy.

Anno couldn't bring himself to harm the human body, nor did he want to. Moreover, from the perspective of divine authority, corpses were even more important than human lives.

Anno put that path aside for the time being, and didn't plan to dissect any other small animals or anything like that...

The main reason was that Anno didn't want to get her hands, which she used to make jewelry, paint pictures, and carve statues, stained with blood.

In terms of medicines, Anuo can identify basic herbal remedies and distinguish their effects, as well as some mineral medicines. Anuo can even prepare some medicines himself.

Some medications for treating simple diseases.

Well, Anno certainly experimented with these medicines himself... and then got diarrhea.

This person must be incredibly carefree... They're lucky they weren't poisoned to death...

Anno also felt this was inappropriate, so he began to persecute the chickens.

Chickens were cheap at that time and could be bought everywhere, so Anno mixed his homemade medicine into the feed and fed it to the chickens.

Fortunately, no chickens have been poisoned so far.

chicken:****

Harley wasn’t particularly interested in the things Anno put together, but she was still happy to see her husband doing what he wanted to do.

Time flows smoothly.

The time has come to October 1476.

Adroson just celebrated his second birthday; he was born in September.

The family of three was playing in the courtyard. Leonardo da Vinci was sitting to one side drawing something, while Manlio had gone on a trip. The young man who had once been trapped in hell had completely emerged from the shadows.

Da Vinci has already graduated and has recently started taking orders.

His collaboration with Verrocchio on "The Baptism of Christ" caused a minor stir in Florence.

The angel in the lower left corner of the painting successfully stole the show, although this was not Leonardo da Vinci's intention, it certainly overshadowed Verrocchio.

Verrocchio also fulfilled his wish, all his apprentices successfully graduated, and he himself stopped painting.

When Anno finished his apprenticeship, Verrocchio stopped making jewelry.

After Leonardo da Vinci completed his apprenticeship, Verrocchio stopped painting in oil.

Everything seemed to be predetermined. Two exceptionally talented students completely shattered Verrocchio's potential, leaving him both heartbroken and deeply gratified.

As an artist, it's certainly frustrating when someone surpasses you in skill, but if that person is your student, then it's something to celebrate.

Before Manlio went out, he made a swing, and now the couple put Adroson on the swing to keep him company.